Independence High School

Independence High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
421 Quantum Rd NE,  Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho Public Schools
4.5
202 Students
D+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
2.84
Graduation Rate
54.5%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C-
Teachers
C
College Prep
D-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.84
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
11
Full Time Teachers
11
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.9%
College Prep
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
18%
State Average
38%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
193:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
Hispanic
67.8%
White
17.5%
Native American
7.6%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of New Mexico 14 Students
Central New Mexico Community College 12 Students
New Mexico State University 6 Students
University of Colorado Denver 5 Students
Northern Arizona University 4 Students
Colorado State University 4 Students
Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque 4 Students
Grand Canyon University 3 Students
Fort Lewis College 3 Students
Eastern New Mexico University 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 4 Students
Nursing 4 Students
Criminology 3 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 3 Students
Political Science and Government 2 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 2 Students
Arts 1 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 1 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 1 Students
Art Teacher Education 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 3 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
3/13/2017
It was an awesome school, teachers always helped staff was always nice. Nothing needed to be changed.

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Independence High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rio Rancho, NM and is served by the Rio Rancho Public Schools in New Mexico. The school has a total enrollment of 202 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Independence High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.84, and the graduation rate is 54.5%. The average home value in this area is $301,010. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rio Rancho High School, The Ask Academy, Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, and more. Learn more about what Rio Rancho has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence High School.

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